Sweetwater Tavern

4.7
9744 reviews

About

American Restaurant
Local award-winning microbrewery offering handcrafted beer, Southwestern eats & spacious outdoor bar and patio seating.

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Accepts reservationsAvailable

Location

Sweetwater Tavern
45980 Waterview Plaza, Sterling, VA
20166, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.6
3,466 reviews
5 stars
2,491
4 stars
711
3 stars
141
2 stars
50
1 star
73

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Quality

Many customers praised the attentive and friendly service, highlighting specific staff members for their exceptional care.

Food Quality

The food received mixed reviews; while many dishes were described as delicious and well-prepared, some customers reported inconsistencies in flavor and quality.

Atmosphere

The restaurant's ambiance was frequently noted as pleasant and inviting, with many enjoying the views and overall vibe.

Reservation Issues

Several customers expressed frustration with the reservation system, citing long wait times even with confirmed bookings.

Pricing

While some found the prices reasonable for the quality offered, others felt the menu was on the pricier side, especially for certain dishes.
  • AC
    Antonio Crawford
    2 days ago
    5.0
    Everything was fantastic! The food was delicious, the service was outstanding, and I had an all-around great experience.
  • PN
    Philip Nitowski
    Nov 27, 2025
    1.0
    Had 6:00 PM reservation and unfortunately someone hit a deer on route 7 that caused a bit of back up in traffic. Called the restaurant to inform we were only 10 minutes behind and would Be there no later than 6:10. We were told they would not hold our table. We asked what their grace period was for reservations and the hostess informed us there was none and they would not seat us until 8:00. 20 year Great American Restaurant customer but this experience was not it.
  • DC
    David Cuff
    Nov 19, 2025
    5.0
    Pork chop was just excellent, though I ordered it medium-rare as it seems restaurants typically overcook pork. I'm glad I did as it came out nearly a perfect medium. Good beer and food!
  • LW
    Leah Warney
    Nov 15, 2025
    5.0
    I love this place! Great atmosphere and great food! Love the Ozzie rolls and the seared tuna salad! We drive from Maryland just to eat here!
  • MN
    Michael Nkemakonam
    Nov 9, 2025
    5.0
    The place was beautiful when we walked in and we got sat near the lake so we had a beautiful view of the water. The server was honestly great at his job and the dessert was honestly my favorite!! I got the crab cakes but didn't like them to be honest. I will DEFINETLY have to return to try something new.

Frequently Asked Questions About Sweetwater Tavern

What type of cuisine and drinks does Sweetwater Tavern offer?

Sweetwater Tavern is a local award-winning microbrewery serving handcrafted beer, Southwestern eats, steaks, seafood, Tex-Mex, BBQ, cocktails, and desserts, including options like salads and kids menu.

What are the operating hours of Sweetwater Tavern?

Sweetwater Tavern is open from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM on Sunday and Monday, 11:00 AM to 10:30 PM Tuesday through Thursday, and 11:00 AM to 11:30 PM on Friday and Saturday.